Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 29^th                  8:00 pm                 Bridget Connolly & dec’d of the

Connolly & O’Dwyer families (A)

Sun 30^th                 10:00 am              Peter & Ellen Murtagh (M)

Mon 1^st                  St Oliver Plunkett (bishop & martyr)

10:00 am        Matt Collery & dec’d  Collery family (M)

Tues 2^nd                 10:00 am              Special Intention (M)

Wed 3^rd                 St Thomas (apostle)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Thurs 4^th               St Elizabeth of Portugal

10:00 am        Private Intention (M)

Fri          5^th           St Anthony Zaccaria (priest)

10:00 am        Private Intention (A)

Sat 6^th                    St Maria Goretti (martyr)

10:00 am        Michael & Margaret Scanlon & sons

Michael & Peter (M)

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat 6^th                    8:00 pm                 Patsy Finan & his parents

James & Kathleen (M)

Sun 7^th                   10:00 am              John & Kathleen Marren, grand-daughter

                                                                                                Mairéad & dec’d of Marren family (A)

Readers of the Word

Saturdays of July 8pm: Martin Golden (M)

Sundays of July 10am: Martina Brennan (A)

Readings for 14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1^st Reading Ex 2:2-5. Psalm Ps 122.

2^nd Reading 2 Cor 12:7-10. Gospel Mk 6:1-6.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturdays of July 8pm: James McCarrick (M)

Sundays of July 10am: Mary Davey (A)

12^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 23^rd June: Focus: God’s love for us is more powerful than any challenge we face. – Today’s readings reflect God’s profound love for us, even in the face of turbulent times. When our faith is challenged or we are distraught, we must trust that God is with us always & have complete faith that his love is more powerful than the storms of our lives.

Priesthood in Achonry Diocese – It is worth saying “yes” to God: For more information contact Achonry Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Paul Kivlehan 094-9860011, or 087- 3683535, E-mail pkivlehan@achonrydiocese.org

Wedding: Congratulations & best wishes to Criostóir Davey, Mullinabreena South, & Claudia Concannon, Crossmolina, married on 21^st June in Crossmolina Church, and Elaine O’Grady, Gurteen (& Achonry National School) & Darren McMorrow Knockvicar, married on June 22^nd in Gurteen Church.      

We wish them many years of health & happiness

Adoration in Mullinabreena Church 4-7pm on Tuesdays for the month of July.

Achonry-Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes under the leadership of Bishop John Fleming, Bishop Emeritus. From 18^th to 23^rd July, departs from Ireland West Airport Knock. 5 nights in full board accommodation in the Hotel Agena. Price €929- (single rooms available, supplement applies). Book Main Pilgrimage bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours: Tel: 01-241 0800 or Email: info@joewalshtours.ie. A limited number of places available in the Assisted Section, Contact Eileen on 086-401 3897. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit of €300 has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours. Online booking at:

www.joewalshtours.ie/tours/killala-achonry-diocesan-lourdes-pilgrimage-2024.

Pro-Life Rally: You are invited to the Rally for Life, the biggest pro-life event each year, where thousands Stand for Life & to protect mother & baby. July 6^th, Parnell Sq, Dublin 1.30pm. 

The annual Maria Goretti Novena takes place in Collooney Church June 28^th-July 6^th. Mass each evening at 8.00 pm with Rosary & Confessions beforehand. More info on www.kilvarnetparish.com/novena

ACHONRY FARMERS MARKET & THREE HILLS CAFÉ

To maintain the success of both the Three Hills Café & Achonry Farmers Market we would ask households to commit to visit both amenities at least once a month. Café is open Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm, with Market on Saturday 10am-1pm. Thank you for your continued support.

Book Swap / Sale every Sunday 2-4pm in Carrowmore School.

25 Drive: In St Nathy’s Hall every Friday at 9pm. (summer)

Pop Up Gaeltacht /Campa Samhraidh De hÍde.

A summer preparatory intensive Irish course for Leaving Cert students, facilitated by Tomás P.Ó Móráin (O.S., B.A., M.Ed., A.T.O., A.T.G.) will run from July 8^th to July 12^th 2024 from 10am to 4pm at Tarmon N.S.Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Eircode F45K298. In addition to the classes there will be plenty of fun activities as Gaeilge, Tráth na gCeist, Tóraíocht Taisce, Ceol, Crosfhocail, Damshaí Gaelacha. For info call Jessica 085 7441902

Coleman Music Centre: The Piper's Cross Céilí band in concert on Wednesday, 3^rd July at 8pm. Tickets €20, call 071 9182599 or visit www.colemanirishmusic.com

Fiddle player Frankie Gavin in concert, with Catherine McHugh on Piano on Wednesday, 10^th July at 8pm. Tickets €20

St Crumnathys Cathedral in Achonry was built in 1822 & was deconsecrated in 1998. It is located in a complex heritage site of architectural, archaeological & ecological interest. Achonry Cathedral is a landmark building at the heart of our community graveyard where our loved ones are laid to rest. The Cathedral is no longer in use & there are signs of water ingress & associated damage. It is vital that some preservation works are carried out in the short term to prevent further irreparable damage to the structure.

Last year Achonry/Mullinabreena Community Enhancement Group (AMCE) & St George’s Tubbercurry applied to the Heritage council for a grant to fund preparation of a condition report & schedule of works for the Cathedral. We were successful with the grant application & Duncan McLaren (a Tier 1 Conservation Architect) issued his report in Nov 2023. A number of options were outlined with costs ranging from 69k to 202k. Earlier this year, AMCE & St George’s applied for a grant from the Historic Structures Fund & were awarded 50k grant funding @ 80% of total project costs. We need to raise an additional 12,500 to utilise the full 50k grant awarded. The project will include the following: repairs to the roof to prevent further water leaks, scaffolding, temporary support of the ceiling, repairs to gutters, downpipes, doors, leaded windows, support for stair tower, professional & structural engineers fees.

We are appealing to people from the local community to assist with the fundraising efforts to generate €12,500 to preserve this historic building in our community. We also appeal to families living away from home who have loved ones buried in the graveyard. Your support for this project would be greatly appreciated. How to donate: Online -

https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/AchonryCathedral2024

Bank Transfer: Transfer to AMCE Bank account - BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE88BOFI90549138522058.  Contact David Hosey (AMCE) 087 2670883 or Willie Lalor (St George’s Parish) 087 9958423 with any queries.

South Sligo Summer School, Tubbercurry 14 – 20 July. W’Shops in Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Accordion, Banjo, Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Concertina, Guitar, Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults, Trad Singing & Lilting, Sean Nós Singing, Set Dancing & Sean Nós Dancing. Nightly Ceilis in St Brigid’s Hall, starting with Swallows Tail, Sunday 14^th, 8.30 pm; nightly Concerts at 8 pm in ‘The May Queen’, starting on Monday 15^th with Tribute Concert to Junior Davey. www.southsligosummerschool.com 0860566383.

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place August 15-18^th in Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare - save the date! Join us for a weekend of festivities: talks, testimonies praise & worship, & workshops. Donation Only. Check out Youth2000.ie for more info.

Fr. Peyton Centre. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. The Centre will be opened on Saturdays from 25^th May to September 30^th from 12noon until 5.00pm. Tel: 096-45374World

Fr. Peyton Mission Office, Main Street Knock, F12 Y8H2. Opening Hours: Wednesday till Sunday 10am- 3pm

Rally for Life: We are delighted to share with you that former singer with famed band Pussycat Dolls, Kaya Jones, will be speaking at this year's Rally for Life. Her powerful testimony shows the reality of abortion and an insight into the music industry that does not value human life and pushes a narrative that exploits women. The Rally for Life is now only 8 WEEKS away. Don't miss Kaya this year & SAVE the DATE for Saturday, 6^th July at 1:30pm.

“The Family that Prays together stays together”

“A world at prayer is a world at peace”